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Tolsma, Robert J.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1976
The High School Characteristics Index (HSCI) is an instrument designed to measure environmental press. Measurement characteristics of the HSCI used to measure differences among the responses of individuals are contrasted with those obtained for the HSCI used to measure differences among aggregate group responses. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Environmental Influences, Group Behavior, Individual Differences
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Francis, Sarah H. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 1971
Behavioral differences were found for both mongols and normal children (mental age below 2 years) between those who lived at home with their parents and those in institutions. (Author/WY)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Downs Syndrome, Drafting, Environmental Influences
Chappell, Neena L.; Penning, Margaret J. – Essence: Issues in the Study of Ageing, Dying, and Death, 1982
Compared the mental health of the elderly living in three different environments: conventional community housing, subsidized housing, and institutions providing medical care. Mental health variables include autonomy and independence. Results indicated institutions do not appear to have better effects for their inhabitants given similar levels of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cultural Context, Disabilities, Environmental Influences
Klaber, M. Michael – 1969
An introduction by Dr. David D. Komisar provides background and objectives for a study which eventually involved observations in six residential institutions. Two institutions were judged to be ineffective as residents appeared to be not happy or self-sufficient, showed little intellectual growth (or were rarely, if ever, retested), had many…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attendants, Attitudes, Behavior